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Child Care Providers attend to children in schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. They perform a variety of tasks such as dressing, feeding, and overseeing play; are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care; and work as part of a team.
The primary goal of The Community College of Baltimore County's Child Care series is to prepare individuals interested in working with young children, infants or pre-adolescents for an entry-level position (with room for growth) in group child care centers. CCBC offers four different course series options for students interested in this career track (see options below). The instruction in these scenarios includes skills for relating well to children and their parents or caregivers.
Students entering this program should the ability to routinely lift children and sustain long hours of active work. They need to maintain a safe play environment for children while also supporting children's emotional and social development. Their duties also require them to have good communication skills for communicating with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Career Outlook: Demand for this position is high and many local daycare facilities are looking to fill positions. This training can also be the first step to pursue a career in education or social work. Without certification in Maryland, you cannot become a senior staff or director of a childcare center or run in-home daycare.
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Child Care Provider/Child Care Teacher Preschool: Student objective is to become a family childcare provider in the home, or to work in a daycare center as senior staff or director.
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approx cost- subject to change) Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
CHI019 or CHI043 |
Child Care 1 Growth and Development or Child Care I: Growth and Development Online |
45 |
CHI 019/CHI043: Child and Youh Development; G-W / Decker; E-Book ISBN# 978-1-68584-534-6$40.00 Print ISBN# 97821637767283 $106 |
$280.00 T-$84/F-$196 |
|
CHI020 or CHI044 |
Child Care 2 Activities for Young Children or Child Care 2 Activities for Young Children Online |
45 |
CHI 020/CHI044: Child and Youh Development; G-W / Decker; E-Book ISBN# 978-1-68584-534-6$40.00 Print ISBN# 97821637767283 $106 Note: The same book is used for Child Care I & Child Care II |
$280 T-$84/F-$196 |
|
Child Care Provider Totals: |
90 |
$40/$106 |
$560 T-$168 F-$392 |
Child Care Family Provider: Student objective is to open a family provider daycare in their home.
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
CHI035 |
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 1: Child Development |
4 |
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55 T-$17/F-$38 |
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CHI036 |
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 2: Curriculum |
4 |
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55 T-$17/F-$38 |
|
CHI037 |
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 3: Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
4 |
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55 T-$17/F-$38 |
|
CHI038 |
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 4: Special Needs |
4 |
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55 T-$17/F-$38 |
|
CHI039 |
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 5: Professionalism |
4 |
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55 T-$17/F-$38 |
|
CHI040 |
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 6: Community |
4 |
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55 T-$17/F-$38 |
|
Child Care Family Provider Totals: |
24 |
$330 T-$102/F-$228 |
Child Care Teacher School Age: Student objective is to work in an after-school program for children ages 6-12.
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
*Textbook Information (approximate cost- subject to change) Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook |
Costs T = Tuition/F = Fees |
|
CHI019 or CHI043 |
Child Care 1 Growth and Development or Child Care I: Growth and Development Online |
45 |
CHI 019/CHI043: Child and Youh Development; G-W / Decker; E-Book ISBN#978-1-68584-534-6 $40.00 Print ISBN# 97821637767283 $106 |
$280 T-$84/F-$196 |
|
CHI015 |
Child Care: The School Age Child Online |
45
|
School Age Care Environment Rating Scale; Harms; ISBN-13: 978-0807745496 OR ISBN-10: 0807745499 $25.95* |
$280 T - $84/F-$196 |
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Child Care School Age Provider Totals: |
90 | $65.95/$131.95 |
$560 T-$168 F-$392 |
Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider: Student objective is to acquire certification to work with infants and toddlers.
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approx cost- subject to change) Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
CHI 019 or CHI 043 |
Child Care 1 Growth and Development or Child Care I: Growth and Development Online |
45 |
CHI 019/CHI043: Child and Youh Development; G-W / Decker; E-Book ISBN#978-1-68584-534-6 $40.00 Print ISBN# 97821637767283 $106 |
$280 T-$84/F-$196 |
|
CHI 032 |
Group Care of Infants and Toddlers |
45 |
Online supplement handouts provided in Brightspace |
$280 T-$84/F-$196 |
|
Child Care Infant/ Toddler Provider Totals: |
90 |
$40/$106 |
$560 T-$168 F-$392 |
Optional Course for Child Care Provider/Child Care Teacher Preschool, Child Care School Age Provider, Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider (not financial aid eligible)
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approx cost- subject to change) Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
CHI031 |
Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals |
9 |
None |
$109 T-$33/F-$76 |
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